Despite being basic, few people wear white clothes frequently. With this in mind, we have selected several tips for using them all year round.
First of all, you need to know that white clothes are not only worn on New Year’s Eve, or by healthcare professionals and brides. White clothes represent peace, purity and a feeling of renewal. That way I bet you’ll want to stick to the total white looks.
While on the one hand white clothes are considered elegant and always in fashion, on the other hand they are not very popular with many women, who say that it is a lot of work to maintain the item without getting stained and/or dingy.
So, thinking exactly about this, we prepared some tips on how to keep your white clothes impeccable. This way you won’t have any excuses to go for the white look.
Care for white clothes
Firstly, always separate white clothes from colored clothes when washing. As a result, there will be no color transfer on your piece.
Along with the first guideline, never use bleach or chlorine, as these products leave the pieces completely yellow.
Likewise, be careful when using fabric softener, it needs to be completely diluted so that it doesn’t stain your white clothes.
Finally, you can extend and store your white piece inside out, thus avoiding contact with dust and dirt and so that you don’t get those unwanted threads that are difficult to get out.
Tips and recipes to make your clothes super white
1. Powdered Soap + Baking Soda
First of all, boil enough water to cover the white clothes. Add powdered soap until the water turns blue, add 3 tablespoons of baking soda and leave to soak for approximately 6 hours. Immediately after this period, wash your clothes normally. If using the washing machine, use the long cycle.
2. White Vinegar
From the same point of view as baking soda, another great whitening agent for clothes is White Vinegar, especially those clothes that are completely yellowed. Then put water, a cup of white vinegar, a little candida and baking soda in a bucket. Let it soak for a while, and then rinse. Especially to keep white-looking clothes longer, always hang them in the sun.
3. Coconut Soap
Beforehand, wash white clothes with coconut soap. Then place it in a plastic bag and leave it to soak for 24 hours, then wash the item again with just water. If you are using a washing machine, use the long program. This tip was inspired by an old habit from our grandparents’ time, popularly known as “Quarar Roupa”.
4. Bleach + Baking Soda
In a bucket, place warm water, a little bleach (chlorine-free) and a spoonful of baking soda. Leave to soak for a while, then rub and wash separately from other clothes. This is a very efficient way to clean white clothes.
5. Pine sol for wine stains
Got wine on your clothes? Calm down, put an American cup of Pinho Sol disinfectant in a bucket and let it soak in the sun, and then wash. This technique also leaves clothes whiter.
6. Lemon + Baking Soda for Sweat Marks
You know those sweat stains that stay on white clothes? To remove them, you can put a spoonful of baking soda on the stained area and rub with half a lemon. Leave for about 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water. If your option is the washing machine, add a cup of baking soda to the soap (your preference).
7. Vinegar to eliminate mold
Mold stains? Yes, clothes stored for a long time can acquire what we call mold, which is very noticeable on white items. So a tip to remove these stains is to use vinegar. You can leave the item to soak in a bucket of water and vinegar for 20 minutes and then wash the clothes normally. This same tip applies to bedding that has been stored for a while.
Be inspired!
Now that you know how to take care of your white clothes, it’s time to run to your closet and wear this wonderful piece that goes with everything. Take a look at these looks and get inspired to recreate them however you want.
However, we saw in this article that you can and should lose your fear of wearing white clothes. Even more so with the amount of tips we brought. Anyway, if you liked the content, read also: 14 tricks to make old clothes and shoes look new.
Sources: Consul Terra
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